Salary: £39,000 - 79,000 per year Requirements: We require strong experience with AWS services and cloud-based infrastructure. We require expertise in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. We require hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Python, Apache Airflow, Docker, and GitLab CI/CD. We require experience with security scanning tools such as Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz, or similar. We require knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestration. We require familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks. We require experience working in secure or public sector environments. We require active SC Clearance. We require the ability to work on a contract basis for 3 to 6 months. We require the ability to work onsite around 60% of the week in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, or Birmingham. We require occasional travel to Newcastle for workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions. Responsibilities: We design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS. We develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. We support and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow. We collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions. We implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. We containerise applications and services using Docker. We conduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability management. We work with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and development. Technologies: Airflow AWS CI/CD Cloud DevOps Docker GitLab Support Jupyter Python Security Spark Terraform More: We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programme within a secure government environment. This is a contract role for 3 to 6 months, based in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, or Birmingham, with around 60% onsite working required and occasional travel to Newcastle for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions. We offer the opportunity to work on scalable cloud infrastructure, data-driven platforms, and integrations within a secure and high-profile setting. last updated 24 week of 2026